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St Paul's Catholic College
Jane Murray Way, Burgess Hill RH15 8GA
St Paul's Catholic College is a non-selective, Roman Catholic academy. It has about 1,170 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In February 2023 the school was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted. The present school opened in 2022.
This school is a member of Bosco Catholic Education Trust. (St Philip Howard Catholic School is also a member.)
Particular strengths include Environment, Attendance, Attainment and Progress. Relative weaknesses include Admissions, Finances and Representation.
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Environment: Excellent. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very low.
Attendance: Excellent. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very low.
Attainment: Excellent. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Above average. Up to age 16 it is excellent, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite low. Show details
Sixth form: Above average. Attainment is excellent, progress is about average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is excellent. Destinations at 16 are poor. Progress at 16-18 is below average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high and the offer rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
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